Accountant III

Performs daily accounting activities such as, maintenance of the general ledger and its modules as well as account analysis and adjusting journal entries.  Prepares account analysis, account reconciliations and various financial reports. May also involve filing and retrieving various documents and records as well as research and analysis of certain financial data. Reports organization''s finances to management, and offers suggestions about resource utilization, tax strategies, and assumptions underlying budget forecasts. Requires a bachelor''s degree in accounting, and 4-6 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field''s concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. May lead and direct the work of other however primary function does not typically require exercising independent judgment. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Required Skills

• Extensive knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of governmental accounting, budget control methods, policies and procedures; and of laws and regulations pertaining to financial operations
• Knowledge of Texas state agency operations, policies, and procedures preferred
• Knowledge of automated financial systems
• Skill in application of accounting theory and techniques
• Ability to evaluate, interpret, develop, and prepare pertinent accounting data and reports in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work accurately and effectively with numeric detail
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to understand, follow and convey brief oral and/or written instructions

Required Experience

• Experience working in an accounting environment in a state of Texas agency
• Experience using the Comptroller of Public Accounts’ Uniform Statewide Accounting System (USAS)
• Experience using PeopleSoft.